Phillis Wheatley: Little Leaders -Bold Women in Black History Read Aloud | Inspirational Biographies

📚Little Leaders BOLD WOMEN IN BLACK HISTORY📚
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Title: Little Leaders BOLD WOMEN IN BLACK HISTORY
Written by: Vashti Harrison
Illustrated by: Vashti Harrison
The video discusses the life and achievements of Phyllis Wheatley, an influential African American poet who lived from 1753 to 1784. Born in Africa and taken into slavery at the age of eight, she was sold to John Wheatley in Boston, where her intelligence was nurtured. Educated in various subjects, she published her first book, "Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral," at just 14 years old, making her the first African American woman poet to be published.
Wheatley's poetry gained recognition, and she corresponded with prominent figures like George Washington. Her work became a tool for abolitionists, highlighting the intelligence of Black individuals. Although she was emancipated in 1767, she faced financial struggles for the rest of her life and struggled to find publishers for her work in America. Despite her difficulties, her literary contributions are celebrated as significant to American literature.